Mucky Pup began as a hardcore band formed in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1985, when brothers John (drums) and Chris (vocals) Milnes joined up with Dan Nastasi (guitar) and former Hades member, Scott LePage (bass). The band went through various incarnations and several musical style changes while gaining minor success in both the USA and Europe. Arguably, their breakthrough moment occurred when Berke Breathed picked their songwriting contest entry for release with a 1987 Bloom County comic strip compilation. However, their European success, based on strong tours and charting for the 1989 A Boy in a Man's World album, surpassed all recognition achieved in their home country
Beautiful People
Mucky Pup Lyrics
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BY THE FRIENDS THAT I HAVE
MAN CANNOT LIVE BY LOVE ALONE I KNOW
BUT WITHOUT IT, IT ALL MEANS NOTHING
THE DOLLARS THAT I HOLD ARE INCIDENTAL TO
MY FAMILY, THEY ARE ESSENTIAL
I HAVE A TV. AND A STEREO I KNOW
THIS IS WHERE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE LIVE
IN THAT MOST SPECIAL MOMENT
THE THINGS THAT WE SEE EVERYDAY ON THE NEWS
ARE ONLY SYMPTOMS TO THE REAL PROBLEM
AND SHAME ON THE PARENTS OF THE PEOPLE WHO
WEREN'T TAUGHT HOW TO LEARN, HOW TO LOVE
WITHOUT A STRONG FOUNDATION THIS HOUSE IS BOUND
TO CRUMBLE DOWN YOU SEE THE PARALLEL
ON OUR WAY TO A BETTER DAY AND I'VE GOT'S TO SAY
THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE.
YOU GIVE LOVE AND YOU GET LOVE
The lyrics of Mucky Pup’s song “Beautiful People” declare a sense of distaste for the obsession with money that exists in society. The opening line, “Money’s overrated and I judge my wealth by the friends that I have”, sets the tone for the rest of the song; the singer values meaningful relationships over material possessions. While acknowledging that love alone may not be enough to sustain oneself, the singer believes that financial wealth is insignificant without genuine connections to others.
The lyrics express an appreciation for the most valuable things in life, like the unconditional love of family and the beauty of human connection. The singer proclaims that they don’t need frivolous luxuries like a television or stereo, because they have the companionship of their loved ones. The chorus declares that this is where the “beautiful people” live, referring not to physical appearance, but to those who prioritize love and connection over money and material items.
The lyrics also touch on societal issues, criticizing the media for focusing on surface-level symptoms rather than addressing the root of problems. The singer also condemns parents who fail to teach their children how to learn and love, asserting that without a strong foundation, everything will crumble. The song concludes with the message that love begets love, stressing the importance of spreading positivity and kindness to continue a cycle of uplifting energy.
Line by Line Meaning
MONEY'S OVERRATED AND I JUDGE MY WEALTH
I don't value money as much as I value my friendships and judge my wealth based on the quality of my relationships.
BY THE FRIENDS THAT I HAVE
Having good friends is more important to me than acquiring wealth.
MAN CANNOT LIVE BY LOVE ALONE I KNOW
While love is essential, it alone is not enough to sustain a person.
BUT WITHOUT IT, IT ALL MEANS NOTHING
Without love, anything else one has or achieves is meaningless.
THE DOLLARS THAT I HOLD ARE INCIDENTAL TO
Money is not essential to my life, but rather secondary to my family.
MY FAMILY, THEY ARE ESSENTIAL
My family is more important and necessary to me than any material possessions or wealth I may have.
I HAVE A TV. AND A STEREO I KNOW
I am aware that I possess material things like a television and stereo, but I don't place much importance on them.
BUT I DON'T NEED'EM AND I'LL LIVE WITHOUT'EM
I don't need these things and am willing to live without them if necessary.
THIS IS WHERE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE LIVE
The truly beautiful people are those who value relationships and love above material possessions or wealth.
IN THAT MOST SPECIAL MOMENT
The true beauty of life is found in special moments shared with loved ones.
THE THINGS THAT WE SEE EVERYDAY ON THE NEWS
The events and issues we see reported daily in the news are merely surface-level symptoms of deeper problems.
ARE ONLY SYMPTOMS TO THE REAL PROBLEM
The issues and events reported in the news are indications of larger underlying problems not often addressed.
AND SHAME ON THE PARENTS OF THE PEOPLE WHO
Parents who fail to teach their children how to love and learn are responsible for their children's struggles and shortcomings.
WEREN'T TAUGHT HOW TO LEARN, HOW TO LOVE
People who didn't learn how to love or learn are lacking a strong foundation necessary for success and happiness.
WITHOUT A STRONG FOUNDATION THIS HOUSE IS BOUND
Without a solid foundation, things are more likely to fall apart or fail, just like a house.
TO CRUMBLE DOWN YOU SEE THE PARALLEL
The comparison here is that without a strong foundation, things are likely to fall apart, just as a house without a foundation would crumble down.
ON OUR WAY TO A BETTER DAY AND I'VE GOT'S TO SAY
We are working towards a brighter future, and I believe in it.
THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE.
Children are the key to a brighter future and we must invest in their education and well-being to ensure the progress of society.
YOU GIVE LOVE AND YOU GET LOVE
The more love you give, the more love you receive in return.
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.